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Are we done yet? In January of this year, I decided that I needed to broaden my horizons, you know - expand my education a little. So, with the help of my employer (ok - 100% help) I enrolled in the Event Management Certificate course at Mount Royal College. Heaven forbid I dip my toe in a little and see what it's like. No, I have to sign up for 4 classes out of 7 all at once. My life as of late:Monday: work 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and then go to school 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Tuesday: work 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and then go to school 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wednesday: work 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and then go to school 6 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Thursday: work 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and then go home to do homework
Now - I'm exhausted. Freakin exhausted and I still have a full month of it. Come August, I am back at school Monday - Wednesday for 3 more super heavy classes. Not to mention that around that time, I am also busy with the conference. You know, my real job. Anyways, needless to say. I'm exhausted. Tired of event planning. Tired of homework and sooooooOOOOOooooOOoo over event planners. I need a vacation... somewhere super hot, super hot. Somewhere where I can prance around in my itty-bitty-bikini and be happy. Posted by Bella at 5:57 PM# Lookie what's coming to Cow-Town!  Yah yah, say what you will (ahem, Mike) but this was actually a freakin' cool exhibit when I saw it last fall in Vancouver. And guess what - it's coming to Calgary next May! Woot! Posted by Bella at 5:39 PM# When it comes to bears, I don't think there is any real question as to who's side I'm on.  Calgary Herald Q. - May 28, 2007Western Standard. August 8, 2005 Calgary Herald Q - June 9 - 2005 Posted by Bella at 5:43 PM# Dear Rosie, Also on the Calgary Herald QDear Rosie, I, along with many other people, flocked to You Tube after hearing about your heated debate with the lovely and innocent Survivor winner, Elizabeth Hasselback, on Wednesday’s episode of The View. It’s not unusual that you and Elizabeth take digs at each other during each show. But yesterday, it took the cake. If you don’t mind, I have a couple things to comment on. I think your time is up. It is time for you and your loud mouth to move on to something else, like, some B-List comedy club. You’re washed up, rude, annoying and full of so much bogus and selfish information, it makes my head spin. What makes you think everything you say is so much more important than anyone else? Yah, that’s right. It totally isn’t. You just think it is – which is why you need to leave The View earlier than June when your contract is officially up. The show, The View, you know, the one you signed on for, for a year? It’s called The View because the respective hosts discuss, not berate, each others views. Maybe you should play a little nicer in the sandbox. You have no problem calling people racists, homophobes, sexist or terrorists but you’ll be dammed if anyone comes up against you with a seemingly harmless comment. It’s a good thing ABC didn’t renew your contract. You’re not worth the $30 million you were asking for. I couldn’t even believe you thought you were owed it in the first place. Hopefully ABC hires someone great to replace you. It shouldn’t be hard, I mean, anyone with any common sense, dignity and respect for others would fill the shoes just fine. And hopefully, they’ll hire someone who can defend their views, their thoughts and their actions with someone other than you who instead of acting like an adult, goes in for the lowblow and disses hair pieces. C’mon. Who are you kidding? You’re done. Done like dinner. Signed, Megan Posted by Bella at 10:51 PM# Best breakup song. EVER. Stellar music video.Posted by Bella at 8:01 AM# Unfortunately this isn't uncommon in Calgary... during the last weekend in May...  Posted by Bella at 7:41 AM# The View. In case you missed it - Rosie and Elizabeth got pretty heated Wednesday on The View. Now, I don't usually watch the show (because I can't stand Rosie) but whenever someone puts her in her place, I gotta watch. Joy has a pretty solid list about George Bush which starts the whole thing...Posted by Bella at 10:44 PM# Across the Universe. Looks uber dreamy.Posted by Bella at 5:49 PM# Hepatitis A Scare... not so cool. Calgary Herald QPosted by Bella at 8:04 AM# Hepatitis A Case at City Restaurant Prompts Public Alert Awesome. Nothing like being taken out for dinner only to find out that you've been exposed to Hep A.Shit. Health Link needs to hire more phone attendants - this "thanks for continuing to hold" is getting a little tiring. Update: So I went to get my shot and on the way out, was interviewed by CFCN News. Yah - I'm big time. Want my autograph? Better get it quick, I might have Hep A. I have to wait for about 28 days now to see if I have it. If I do, the symptoms will come around then. Until then I just have to wait and hope I don't. Jeepers. You can see me on the news here - watch Chris Epp Reports Posted by Bella at 5:51 PM# Because she's cute and I love her.  My little dog, Tanu. Updated: Q piece Even more updated: Injured dog to get new home Posted by Bella at 7:33 AM# Happy Monday! Posted by Bella at 7:29 AM# Most awkward interview... ever. Posted by Bella at 9:58 PM# Calgary Herald Q Posted by Bella at 9:52 PM# New Calgary Herald Q Page.  Ok so you might not be very excited about this, but I'm jumping for joy. We, the Q Bloggers, have been asking for something a little more eye catching for a while now. Finally we've received what we've asked for. Woot woot! And look - you can catch my mug and all my posts here. Posted by Bella at 7:42 AM# Calgary Drivers Blow. Calgary Herald Q.Posted by Bella at 3:04 PM# Silly Scott... Salt and Pepper chips are only for humans. No wonder he was the size of a cat.
Posted by Bella at 12:15 AM# Golfing with Megan (or - how not to golf). I was super stoked to begin with... and then I tee'd off... and then I ended up out of bounds... and then I ended up in the trees... sigh. And then I went to the clubhouse where I decided golf wasn't for me.
Posted by Bella at 12:05 AM# What were you doing on Friday night? We were sober... and playing with the camera on the computer.   
Posted by Bella at 11:38 PM# Officially want to live in a small town.  After the (quasi) short 4 hour drive west through the Rocky Mountains yesterday, I was able to park my car in car spot and take a huge breath of fresh air in. There really isn't anything like it - fresh crisp air with the smell of a wood burning fireplace in the distance. There's no sirens, no smog hanging over the mountains; the only thing you hear are the birds and the trains.Seriously. How does everyone not live here? This morning, we woke up and headed out to the Revelstoke Golf Course for a round of golf - yah - 18 holes. Now, let me paint a picture for you so you know what it was like: fresh snow lined the tree line of the mountains, hurricane strength wind and rain. The course was gorgeous: located right beside the Columbia River and tucked away in the trees. After a couple holes, I was done like dinner. Frozen to the core, I would only tee off and then kick my ball to the green where I would show off my putting skills. We had lunch and they continued on for another 9 holes. I on the other hand went and supported the local economy and shopped the stores. Purchased quite a lovely Ice Breaker sweater which I have been eyeballing for a while now and my monthly magazine. Now, back at home enjoying the peacefulness of the old house, my gluten/wheat/dairy free brownie and my music. I think we're all going for dinner tonite out on the town and maybe hit up the Halcyon Hot Springs tomorrow. Until then though, I am going to concentrate on how I can move out here and live away from the frustratingness of the big city. Posted by Bella at 4:40 PM# One Night Stand Etiquette. Yes, there really is such a thing. Ok kinda...Posted by Bella at 7:13 AM# Really... no one's surprised. We were just hopeful it wouldn't get squished like a bug.  BREAKING NEWSThe U.S. House of Representatives has failed to override President George W. Bush's veto of a $124 billion war spending bill. Posted by Bella at 5:54 PM# Delusional Calgaria Intervention. Delusional Calgaria. Heard of it? Apparently it's pretty common amongst the Nova Scotian's who are living in this fine city of Calgary.Check out the intervention. Apparently they want their "people" to come home. Posted by Bella at 7:22 AM# Woot woot! Big Lights Big Ass comes out today!  I know what I'm getting at lunch. Jen Lancasters new book, Big Lights Big Ass is just begging to be read by me. Too bad there are no book stores in the NE that sell it - seriously. How freakin hard would it be for Chapters to bring in at least one copy to the Sunridge store? Yah. Not that hard. Chumps. Posted by Bella at 10:32 PM# John Mayer.  So I was pretty excited about the concert. I had the tickets on my fridge for a while and each time I went to the fridge, I would get all giggly and excited just thinking about the upcoming concert. I paid a fair amount for the tickets and goddamnit - John is going to perform for me!Got to the 'Dome about 8 and therefore missing the opening act of Kathleen Edwards - which really wasn't heart breaking. I mean, she's a little too twangy for my liking. Just as we sat down - 4 people come up to us and say "Would you mind moving to row 20? We want to sit with our friends". Well - no. I don't mind in the slightest. That means that we get to move to an unobstructed row which means I am that much closer to Mr Mayer. We excitedly accepted and mosey up 8 rows. Then John came on the stage. The John Mayer. The John Mayer who is currently dating Jessica Simpson. Now - I'm happy for him, dating the biggest boobs in LA, but I had a hard time concentrating on him knowing that he's shagging Jessica Simpson. Whatevs. The 'Dome only had 9,000 fans in it which was a little disappointing. I mean, c'mon people. It's John Mayer! He sang, he jammed, he danced and he said it was Saturday - when it was actually Sunday. He also never said "Good Evening Calgary" which artists will do when they come to your city. I have never been to a concert where the artisit didn't say that actually... he must have been really confused. He sang: No Such Thing, I Don't Trust Myself, Clarity, Waiting on the World to Change, Belief, Gravity, Slow Dancing in a Burning Room, I'm Gonna Find Another You, and of course - Your Body is a Wonderland. Unfortunately he forgot to play Daughters, Bigger than my Body and 3x5. I guess next time... But after an hour, he was thanking us for coming, introducing the band members and waving his goodbyes. Jigga what? I paid a lot for these - what the crap. Keep playing! He left the stage, was back for 3 encore songs and that was it. Poof. He was gone. It was good - but disappointing that it was so short. I mean, c'mon. Maybe he doesn't know how many albums he actually has under his belt. He could have been up there for hours! Next time, John. Next time. Posted by Bella at 6:49 PM# |
